The Nets beat the Hornets 97-89 after a fourth quarter in which Brooklyn found itself on the wrong end of a 24-12 tally by way of Charlotte. Nic Claxton had one of his better games of the season as he put up 16 points,

Nic Claxton scored 16 points as the Brooklyn Nets took control in the third quarter and earned a 97-89 victory over the Charlotte Hornets Monday night in New York.

Can Charlotte take down the surging Nets? Here is what our staff has to say. Zachary Roberts: Hornets 111, Nets 102. As long as LaMelo Ball plays, the Hornets should have the adva

It also helps the team is finally playing to its full potential. Cameron Johnson (19.3 ppg) has been back in the lineup for the last two games, while the Nets are also benefiting from improved play from D’Angelo Russell (13.0 ppg) and Nic Claxton (9.9 ppg).

The Brooklyn Nets (18-34) have made it past the trade deadline while keeping most of the roster intact with the exception of Ben Simmons being bought out recently. Since the deadline, Brooklyn is a perfect 1-0 and they will look to continue winning with Monday's matchup against the Charlotte Hornets (13-37) and if you're wondering how you can watch all the action live,

Losers of seven of their last eight, the Hornets visit a Brooklyn team that was surprisingly quiet at the trade deadline. The Nets have won three of their last four including Friday’s 102-86 win at home against the Miami Heat.